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Past Events
Fri, Nov 14New Jersey Historical Commission ZoomJoin the NJHC on November 14 at 12:00 noon for this virtual event featuring Gail Safian, President of the Durand-Hedden House & Garden, who will share the history of slavery in New Jersey and highlight new research from the site's recent exhibit.
Sat, Nov 15Morrow ChurchJoin us for a walking tour of Ridgewood Road. Learn about its early residents, its development from colonial Jefferson Village to a modern suburb, and its variety of architectural styles.
Sun, Nov 16Durand-Hedden House & GardenStep back in time with historian and author Richard J. King for a fascinating look at the Newark Heights Branch of the Rahway Valley Railroad—a three-mile-long line that once ran from Union to a bustling industrial neighborhood in Maplewood’s Hilton Section. Complete details on the tickets page.
Sun, Nov 16Durand-Hedden House & GardenJoin us for a playful journey into Maplewood’s railroad history! This hands-on storytelling activity invites young children to imagine life in Maplewood long ago, when the Rahway Valley Railroad and early commuter trains helped people travel and bring goods to town—before cars and buses existed.
Sun, Dec 14Durand-Hedden House & GardenJoin Durand-Hedden for this annual holiday tradition. Complete details to come.
Sat, Apr 25Durand-Hedden House & GardenTickets are not yet available.
March 29, time to be decidedDurand-Hedden HouseDetails and tickets for this event to come.
2023-2024 seasonDurand-Hedden House & GardenJoin Durand-Hedden for another wonderful season of lectures, workshops, and events in 2023-2024. See details and sign up at DurandHedden.org.
See dates and times at DurandHedden.org.Locations TBDJoin Durand-Hedden for another wonderful season of lectures, workshops, and events in 2024-2025. See details and sign up at DurandHedden.org.
Sat, Nov 01Durand-Hedden Carriage HouseBrowse Susan's works, including The New Jersey Paintings. Art talk at 3 pm.
Sun, Sep 28The Woodland ParlorLesley Parness and Karen Bloom Gevirtz will discuss the use of herbs as medicine in the 18th century as well as the key role women served as healers. See the ticket page and below for complete details.
Sat, Jun 14Durand-Hedden House & GardenJoin Durand-Hedden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for a celebration of Juneteenth, an annual community tradition.
Sun, May 18The Woodland ParlorLearn about Frederick Law Olmsted and his association with the Hudson River School. The lecture is at The Woodland Parlor in Maplewood, with a reception and exhibit to follow at Durand-Hedden.
Fri, May 16Durand-Hedden House & GardenHelp Durand-Hedden raise the necessary funds for a new roof by joining us for an early viewing of the "Frederick Law Olmsted and the Hudson River School" exhibit. Evening includes refreshments and live music. Tickets are $75 per person.
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